Transport
Agency bans quad bikes after worker death
The death of an employee has prompted a government pest-control agency to ban its workers from using quad bikes.
AT HOP card balances will be reversed, not wiped
Auckland Transport has fixed a HOP card feature which caused thousands to lose credit balances.
Two hospitalised after car collides with bus
Two people were trapped in a car which collided with a bus between in Otago.
NZTA safety manager backs zero-toll target
New Zealand needs to have a vision for zero road deaths because any death is intolerable, NZTA Road Safety Manager Harry Wilson says.
Report places value of rail at $1.5bn
A new report showing the value rail delivers to New Zealand is being used to defend the Government's decision to invest more in it.
Is being seen when you cycle counter-productive?
"Study warns hi-vis gear may increase injury risk" is the headline in the Sunday Times. In the UK the transport minister is re-assessing whether cyclists need helmets or hi-vis clothing. Audio
The impromptu crossings to Hauraki School
A North Shore mum is doing everything she can to help her kids and others walk to school safely, including breaking the law. Audio
Stop-work meeting to halt Wellington buses
Bus services will be cancelled on many Wellington and Hutt Valley routes for several hours on Wednesday due to industrial action.
Fuel storage facility raises prospect of more competition
A new large fuel storage facility in Timaru that could potentially help drive fuel price competition has been granted resource consent.
Napier-Gisborne rail plans overdue
Hawke's Bay authorities insist restoring part of the defunct Napier-Gisborne railway line is realistic, even though the scheme is at least a year overdue and no work has been done on it so far.
Bali volcano: Kiwis trapped as airlines receive 'red warning'
A New Zealander who is among hundreds of tourists stranded on Bali as the Mt Agung volcano erupts says it could be several days before he gets a flight home.
Gisborne rail line realistic - Hawke's Bay authorities
Hawke's Bay authorities insist restoring part of the defunct Napier-Gisborne railway line is realistic, even though the scheme is at least a year overdue and no work has been done on it so far. A plan… Audio
Rail bringing $1.5b in hidden benefits for NZ - study
A study commissioned by KiwiRail and the Transport Agency has found rail provides the country with up to $1.5 billion dollars in hidden benefits. The report cites lower traffic congestion, reduction… Audio
Auckland arts funding: is Auckland ignoring arts and culture?
Auckland’s Super City Council is progressively cutting funding to the city's major cultural asset, arts advocates say. Audio
Pay talks to continue for rail workers
Talks will resume on Monday to try to settle differences that led to a train strike in Wellington last week.
Our first 110kph roads
NZTA announces two roads in the North Island will move to 110km/h Audio
Uber privacy breach hits 57 million, NZers included
Ride sharing company Uber took one year to alert the Privacy Commission of a breach of New Zealand customer's security. It emerged on Wednesday the ride-sharing service concealed a breach last year… Audio
Cyclists injured in 40-person pile-up
Three people remain in hospital following a pile-up of 40 cyclists in Canterbury.
Uber delayed notifying of breach for year - Privacy Commissioner
The Privacy Commissioner is considering investigating Uber for breaching its New Zealand customers' privacy, and says the delay in notifying the public was unacceptable.
Auckland council's travel
Auckland council's chief executive has halted discussion on luxury travel for staff. The council says the matter was dropped as it's already being looked at by a committee. Audio
